Advocacy Alerts

After their own Spring Break, the Ohio Statehouse is back in session.  Here are two major developments in both the House and Senate this week:

HB 96 – Operating Budget The Ohio House of Representatives passed HB96 with a vote of 60-39.  One of the most hotly debated items of

House Budget Substitute Bill HB96: The House Finance Committee adopted substitute bill HB96 yesterday after the chair, Rep. Stewart, and Speaker of the House, Rep.

House Education The House Education Committee heard opening testimonies for three main bills: HB127 (Permit schools to withhold directory information), HB114 (Regards age requirements for

The Ohio Statehouse has been buzzing.  Here are the main (not all!) bills OAGC is keeping an eye on during this busy time. HB96 –

House Education Committee – HB 96 The Ohio House Education Committee met both Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning this week.  There were over 200 testimonies

NAGC Legislative Update NAGC provided a federal policy update for all members on Wednesday, February 19th.  If you are a member, you can access this

Budget Bill Released HB96 – Operating Budget has been released!  This 4,000+ page document outlines the Ohio House of Representatives response to Governor DeWine’s Blue

Governor DeWine’s Budget Recommendations Last evening, Governor DeWine held a press conference after revealing his executive budget recommendations (aka Blue Book) to the Ohio Congress.

Husted to Senate Surprising to some, Governor DeWine officially appointed Lt. Governor John Husted to the United States Senate this afternoon. This position lay vacant

As 2024 draws to a close, so does the 135th Ohio State General Assembly.  The 135th General Assembly adjourned yesterday, December 30th.  The 136th General